Viewing posts for
category Dog Breed Guides

Australian Cattle Dog Temperament & Size Medium sized dogs with a short double coat in a variety of colours including red speckled, blue, blue-mottled or blue speckled. Distinctive features include the mask and Bentley’s mark. The mask consists of a black or red patch around one or both eyes and Bentley’s mark appears as a…

Australian Shepherd Temperament & Size These medium sized dogs have a thick weather resistant coat found in colours including blue merle, black, red merle and red. They are renowned for their distinctive eyes which may be any shade of brown or blue. They may have two different coloured eyes which tends to be linked to…

Australian Silky Terrier Temperament & Size They are petite, light boned, energetic dogs with a silky, flowing and smooth coat on the back and sides of the body which can grow up to six inches in length. Also known as simply the Silky Terrier, these dogs have distinctive coat colouring including grey and white and blue…

Basset Hound Temperament & Size Basset Hounds have a calm disposition, are extremely friendly and great with children, which make them excellent companions and family pets. However their activity level is low in comparison to some other breeds. They are large, short legged dogs with a short and smooth coat adorned with various colours. They…

Beagle Temperament & Size Cheerful, gentle and playful dogs, that are not only beautiful but are also excellent with children and other animals. Most commonly tricolour, a mixture of white, black and brown, but can be found in any hound colour. They have the best developed sense of smell of any dog. These dogs love…

Bedlington Terrier Temperament & Size This small to medium sized dog has a thick double coat that can be seen in a variety of colours including blue, sandy, liver, blue and tan, sandy and tan, and liver and tan. They are considered a hypoallergenic breed as they shed little or no hair. However, as a…

Belgian Shepherd Temperament & Size These large breed, muscular dogs are loyal and form strong bonds with their owners. They can be seen in a number of colours and coat types depending on variety. The Groenendael is a black with long hair. The Tervueren is a fawn /mahogany with long hair. The Malinois is a…

Bernese Mountain Dog Temperament & Size This large breed dog has a long haired tri-coloured coat that needs weekly brushing. These active dogs require regular exercise which includes daily walks. Despite their imposing size these dogs are friendly and have a sweet gentle nature and are good with children. These dogs are prone to gaining…

Bichon Frise Temperament & Size This small dog has a double layer curly coat that is always white. They suit owners with allergies as they shed little or no hair. However, as a result the coat is high maintenance and regular grooming or clipping is imperative to avoid matting. They are sociable, charming and merry…

Bloodhound Temperament & Size The Bloodhound is renowned for its scenting ability and has been known to detect a scent that is days old. This large, muscular, short coated dog can be seen in colours including black and tan, red and liver and tan. They are sweet, affectionate and extremely calm.Their even temper and gentle…

Terms, conditions, waiting periods and exclusions apply. Petinsurance.com.au is general insurance issued by the insurer The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (ACN 090 584 473; AFSL 241436) (Hollard); is promoted and distributed by Pet Insurance Pty Ltd (ACN 607 160 930; AR 1234944) (PIPL) and PIPL’s authorised distribution partners; and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd (ACN 075 949 923; AFSL 420183) (PetSure). PIPL is an authorised representative of PetSure. PIPL and PIPL’s authorised distribution partners will receive a commission which is a percentage of the premium paid to Hollard and PetSure may receive a portion of the underwriting profit, if any – ask PetSure for more details. Any advice provided is general only, has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and may not be right for you. Consequently, before acting on this information, you should consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should obtain and consider the product disclosure statement (PDS) in deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold, Petinsurance.com.au Pet Insurance.

*Vetchat T&C’s Waiting periods and exclusions apply. One membership per eligible pet. Membership is valid for up to 3 months from the date of your policy commencement. You will be contacted by Vetchat to activate your membership. Click here for full promotion Terms and Conditions.